COLUMBUS—The following statement can be attributed to Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina):

"Harry Meshel was not only a respected and beloved member of our Ohio Senate family, but also part of the historic fabric of our institution. For more than two decades, Meshel delivered for the people of the Mahoning Valley, including obtaining substantial investments that helped make Youngstown State University what it is today. His memory and legacy will live on for many years to come. On behalf of my colleagues, I extend our deepest condolences to the Meshel family at this time of loss."

COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced the Senate's recent passage of bipartisan legislation that would make a number of comprehensive improvements to Ohio's criminal justice system.

COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Speaker of the House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today introduced the state's Capital Budget, a $2.62 billion investment in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.